Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma DP1s

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z270 and Sigma DP1s, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and DP1s (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the DP1s and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the DP1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z270 and Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z270 against the DP1s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and DP1s is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and DP1s.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-Z270 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.